Industrial / Personnel Security Specialist (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2025-11-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA620: AST160N Riverview Anaheim Hill 160 North Riverview Drive Suite 300, Anaheim, CA, 92808 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI - Current

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking an Industrial / Personnel Security Specialist to join our team in Anaheim Hills, CA and ensure compliance with all applicable security policies and procedures in support of government contracts.  AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners.  AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place.  AST’s work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation and work-life balance.  

The position encompasses dual responsibilities, serving as an Industrial and Personnel Security Specialist tasked with overseeing all facets of security related to personnel clearances, program protection, and adherence to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Defense (DoD) policies, and relevant customer requirements. This role is critical in protecting classified information and upholding our trusted partnerships with U.S. Government agencies and contractors. 

 

This is an ONSITE position located at our Anaheim Hills, CA location.  To find out more about AST please, click the link below: Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE 

 

What You Will Do:  

•  Process, review, and submit personnel security clearance requests to the government. 

• Review security forms (SF-86, SF-312) for accuracy and completeness, initiates follow up actions, as necessary. 

• Implement and oversee compliance with the NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07, ICDs, and other applicable regulations. 

• Manage and process personnel security clearances (initials, upgrades, periodic reinvestigations, etc.). 

• Maintain clearance records in DISS and other security tracking systems. 

• Conduct initial security briefings, refresher training, and debriefings. 

• Serve as the liaison with government security representatives (e.g., DCSA, PSOs, ISRs). 

• Monitor reinvestigation requirements and manage clearance renewals. 

• Initiate track program access and associated paperwork. 

• Identify and report potential security risks, insider threat concerns, or policy violations. 

• Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reporting. 

• Provide initial and recurring security briefings, debriefings, and training to program staff. 

• Prepare for and conduct self-inspections, as well as coordinate with government inspections and audits. 

• Investigate, document, and report all security violations and incidents in accordance with DoD requirements. 

• Develop, maintain, and implement security policie